Hunt Valley Baptist Church

Three Intrinsic Investments


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The sermon, drawn from Matthew 5–6, presents a transformative call to discipleship centered on three eternal investments: giving, prayer, and fasting—each possessing intrinsic value and designed to cultivate a deeper relationship with God. Jesus instructs believers to practice these disciplines not for public recognition, but in secret, emphasizing sincerity over spectacle, with the promise that God, who sees in secret, will reward openly. The message underscores that true spiritual growth is found not in outward performance, but in the heart's posture—giving generously without seeking applause, praying persistently in private, and fasting intentionally for divine direction, deliverance, and spiritual breakthrough. These practices, accessible to every believer regardless of resources, are not optional add-ons but essential components of a life rooted in eternity, where every act of faithfulness bears lasting fruit. The preacher urges the congregation to embrace these disciplines with humility and expectancy, trusting that God honors faithful investment in His kingdom.
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Hunt Valley Baptist ChurchBy Pastor Caleb E. Bottrell

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